nisse
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9.9
A small decorative doll of the Scandinavian house spirit that people use at Christmas
- noun
- /ˈnɪsə/
:
figurita de nisse
- The children placed a small nisse on the shelf to bring good luck during the holiday season.
Examples
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She received a beautiful handmade nisse as a gift, which she proudly displayed on her mantelpiece.
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Every year, we decorate our tree with a charming nisse that has been passed down through generations.
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And you know I love that Nisse, as I have a Judy-made nisse of my own.
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Synonyms
nicknack
vsnisse
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7.0
A small object kept for decoration rather than use
is a specific doll representing a Scandinavian household spirit used at Christmas
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nisse is also the name given to small dolls that represent that same household spirit from Scandinavia. Because the dolls are named after the spirit, a nisse figure is like a 'Christmas elf' you put on a shelf to bring good luck.